Week 1
1. Seattle Seahawks (-8.5) vs. St Louis Rams
As I have previously stated, the Seahawks are my suicide pick of the week and I like them big in this game. The Seahawks were decimated by injuries last season and at at full strength for this season.
Hasselbeck had an injury plagued year last season and will revert to his old form. The Rams were awful last year and haven’t done much to improve. Remember Marc Bulger is still playing quarterback for them.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (+7) vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Jags and Colts have been known to play tight games in the past and this one will be no different. The Jags have a healthy o-line and will be much better than they were last season.
Also the Colts are in a transitional mode. Tony Dungy is no longer running the show and it will be interesting to see how the Colts respond. The Colts may win but it won’t be by much.
3. San Francisco 49ers (+6.5) vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Super Bowl losers are in for more than they can handle against the 49ers. I really like the 49ers this year and how they play. With Shaun Hill at the helm they should not turn the ball over as much too.
Warner and company will look to repeat their ‘08 numbers but it will be harder than expected. Anquan Boldin is banged up and Warner is getting up there in age and extremely turnover prone.
Underdog Pick
1. New York Jets (+190) vs. Houston Texans
This one may be a bit biased since I am a Jets fan but I really like the Jets chances here. I expect the Jets to play it somewhat conservative with Sanchez but they will air it out when they have to.
The Texans front seven is questionable at best and the Jets should be able to run the ball down their throats. If Darrelle Revis can shut down Andre Johnson and with Kevin Walter most likely out the Texans potent offense will be held in check.
Final Score: Jets 20, Texans 10
